Areas of heavy equine usage such as gateways and grass tracks around paddocks are at their worst this time of year. Continuous hoof traffic – also known as poaching - causes serious damage to grass and to soil structure which will create ever bigger bare patches in the summer and even deeper ...

In order to comply with the latest organic guidelines in the UK, our mixtures are updated to increase organic content from 65%, to 70% of the total mixture. You can also request a new 2014 ...

Right across the UK, autumn sowings of stubble turnips and forage rape are now being grazed, fulfilling their valuable role in providing sheep and cattle with valuable winter feed. We estimate that around 100,000 acres are sown annually, either as straights or as ...

As grass growth usually slows right down during the cold winter months there is no need to cut the grass on lawns and verges. However, during mild spells - such as the one much of the country is going through now - it can continue to grow. As the weather changes between mild spells and cold snaps ...

Cold frosty sunny mornings can put susceptible horses, ponies and donkeys at risk of laminitis. These conditions create activity in grass which is thought to trigger the dangerous condition. Areas of stressed grass can also be a threat at this time of year. On cold, bright mornings it is best to ...